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Implant overdentures from exam to recall — Michael Scherer on attachments, CBCT denture-down planning, bars and Locators
Prosthodontist Michael D. Scherer of Loma Linda University teaches the full overdenture pathway in Fast Track Full-Arch Dentistry: Implant Overdentures. Five modules and 29 lessons, about 11 h 20 min in total, cover patient assessment, attachment selection and restorative space, implant number and position, radiographic guides and CBCT scanning, surgical set-up, and restoration with bars, Locator and Locator R-Tx attachments, followed by recall and hygiene.
- 5modules
- 29lessons
- 11 h 20 minof video
What you’ll be able to do
- Examine edentulous patients and pick suitable full-arch cases
- Measure restorative space inside the denture before choosing an attachment
- Decide the number and location of implants for upper and lower overdentures
- Reline a denture with radiopaque PVS or barium and run a denture-down CBCT workflow
- Restore and maintain bar, Locator and Locator R-Tx overdentures
Inside the course
Edentulism and case selection
Scherer opens with the history and consequences of complete tooth loss, then walks through examination, core planning concepts, communication with full-arch patients and strategies for choosing cases.
Attachments, biomechanics and implant choice
The second module compares contemporary attachment systems, explains how overdentures load implants, and covers implant design, osseointegration, bone needs, diameter and length. It closes by asking whether immediate loading of overdentures holds up.
Imaging and surgery
Periapical, panoramic and cone-beam options are contrasted, with practical demonstrations of making a radiopaque guide, preparing soft-tissue separation scans, exporting DICOM files and relining the denture for scanning. A shorter surgical module reviews anatomy, instruments, equipment and essential placement procedures.
Restoration and long-term care
The longest module, at 3 h 24 min, goes step by step through bar, Locator and Locator R-Tx restorations, then sets out recall intervals and implant hygiene protocols.
Built for
- General dentists adding implantsOverdentures are an accessible first step into full-arch care.
- ProsthodontistsA structured refresher on attachment choice and denture-down CBCT planning.
- Assistants and lab partnersShared vocabulary for relines, scans and attachment pick-ups.
Curriculum
Introduction & Essential Patient Factors for Overdentures (2 h 18 min) 5 lessons
- Background, History, and Impact of Edentulism
- Patient Examination and Assessment for Full-Arch Dentistry
- Essential Full-Arch Treatment Planning Concepts
- Preparation for Full-Arch Dentistry & Clinician-Patient Communication Skills
- Strategies for Choosing Cases for Full-Arch Dentistry
Attachment Systems, Implant Options, Treatment Planning Skills (2 h 36 min) 6 lessons
- Principles of Implant Attachment Systems
- Understanding Restorative Space and Measurements
- How Overdentures Function & Implant Biomechanics
- Treatment Planning for Overdentures: Number and Location of Implants
- Dental Implant Design, Osseointegration, Bone Requirements, Implant Diameter & Length
- Immediate Loading Concepts
Radiographic Planning: Traditional & Contemporary Concepts (1 h 52 min) 10 lessons
- Traditional Radiographic Options: Periapical, Panoramic, CBCT
- Making a Traditional Radiopaque Guide
- CBCT Scan Workflows
- Contemporary Radiographic Planning
- Patient Preparation for Soft-Tissue Separation CBCT Scans
- Preparing a Patient for CBCT Scanning
- Making a CBCT Scan & Exporting DICOM Files
- Introducing “Denture-Down” Treatment Planning
- Relining a Denture with Barium Powder and Light-Body PVS
- Relining a Denture with a Radiopaque PVS
Patient Preparation for Overdentures and Surgical Procedures (1 h 09 min) 3 lessons
- Anatomical Review
- Instruments, Equipment & Preparation Strategies for Surgical Procedures
- Essential Surgical Procedures for Implant Overdentures
Restorative Procedures, Recall & Maintenance Strategies (3 h 24 min) 5 lessons
- Generalized Restorative Procedures for Implant Overdentures
- Bar Overdentures
- Locator Overdentures
- Locator R-Tx Overdentures
- Overdenture Recall Strategies & Hygiene Protocols
Before you buy
Does it include fixed full-arch hybrids as well?
No. The scope is removable implant overdentures; fixed full-arch prostheses are not part of this course.
How much surgery is taught?
One 69-minute module covers anatomy, the surgical set-up and essential placement steps, so it is an overview rather than a full surgical training.
Do I get CME credit or a certificate?
No. Clinicapedia provides the educational content only — no CME or CE credits, MOC points or certificates of completion are included with this product.
Specifications
| Format | Online video course |
|---|---|
| Instructor | Michael D. Scherer |
| Contents | 5 modules · 29 lessons |
| Duration | 11 h 20 min |
| Access | Lifetime, self-paced |
| Department | Dentistry |
| Delivery | Instant download · lifetime re-download |
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